# July 24, 2026 | Lexus leads in winter NADA Dealer Attitude survey; Volkswagen slashes 2026 revenue forecast

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Podcast: [Automotive News Daily Drive](https://stenobird.com/podcast/automotive-news-daily-drive-58649)
Published: 2026-07-24T18:00:00+00:00
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Lexus ranked highest among dealers in the National Automobile Dealers Association’s winter Dealer Attitude Survey. Volkswagen has cut back on its 2026 revenue forecast as U.S. tariffs and competition with China tighten the operating margin, and Porsche’s new production boss has big decisions to make around the future of electric vehicle production. Plus, Todd Lawrence and Jim Pernas from Subaru join the show to talk about maintaining a loyalty loop with customers and incorporating artificial ...

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